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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.23, 351.93 and 202.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.23, 351.93 and 202.85 is: 279.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.23 : 351.93 = 202.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.23/351.93 = 202.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.23x = 351.93 × 202.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.23x = 71,389.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,389.00/255.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.70

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